Meaning of the word Charleston in English
What does Charleston mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Charleston
US /ˈtʃɑːrl.stən/
UK /ˈtʃɑːl.stən/
Noun
1.
a lively dance of the 1920s, involving a twisting of the feet and a kicking out of the legs
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She learned to dance the Charleston for the themed party.
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The music made everyone want to do the Charleston.
2.
a city in and the capital of West Virginia, on the Kanawha River
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We drove through Charleston on our way to the mountains.
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The state capitol building is located in Charleston.
3.
a city in southeastern South Carolina, on a peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper rivers
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Historic homes line the streets of Charleston, South Carolina.
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We visited Fort Sumter near Charleston.